Dear All --
I just had a very intense long discussion with Amy Goodman and Kris
Abrams. If anyone ever had any doubt of their love for Pacifica and
dedication to the rebuilding of the Pacifica network and rededication to its
mission ... those doubts were misplaced.

I want to say that I never had any such doubts ... their work and their
fierce defense of Pacifica's values and mission before and after Democracy
Now! was driven from WBAI speak for themselves ... Amy and the Democracy
Now! staff joined in the defense with thousands of people across the country
... listeners, staff, producers, Local Board Members, Pacifica Affiliate
stations, and some of the prior National Board Members ... and we won a
great victory!

Amy and Kris have said they are willing to revisit the contract recently
negotiated with Pacifica ... and there are some issues that we are certain
can be clarified/modified to secure Pacifica's interests in the future,
specifically: Pacifica's Archival rights to Democracy Now! programming,
Pacifica's radio distribution rights, and the use of Pacifica's donors'
lists.

After talking with Amy and Kris I feel confident that all will be well
... we are all working towards the same goals ... the rebuilding of
Pacifica, and the strengthening of alternative media in these perilous
times.

I also want to acknowledge the tremendous time and effort that Leslie
Cagan & Dan Coughlin, along with Amy & Kris, have dedicated to preserving
and expanding both Pacifica and Democracy Now! I think this will be a good
partnership going forward.

Thanks to all who have written to me of your concerns as well. Your
caring and concern have helped us to focus in on the areas that need further
discussion and clarification ... and I believe both Pacifica and Democracy
Now! will be stronger because of your thoughts and insights.